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Jimbuna · 03-26-13, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja turtle

Hi RustySubmarine.

Thanks for the info about the museum in Birkenhead. Coincidentally I was planning on visiting it this summer after reading about it in "Grey Wolf" by Gordon Williamson. My wife's family live in Ellesmere Port so only a stone throw away

I'll try and put some info/photos in a new topic for anyone that might be interested after the visit.

Well worth a visit:

http://www.visitwirral.com/attractio...-story-p229341

ninja turtle · 03-26-13, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Well worth a visit:

http://www.visitwirral.com/attractio...-story-p229341

Thanks for the link, Jimbuna.

Also there's this for the website in case anyone wants to view/visit:

http://www.u-boatstory.co.uk/information.htm

RustySubmarine · 03-26-13, 07:13 AM

My sister lived in Elsmere Port for a while just off the Motorway near the Boat Museum. Sadly she passed away a few years ago with the dreaded (C)
Whilst a Birkenhead, have a ride on one of the old trams if you can, they run from the Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Tram Depot where you can see quite a number of restored trams and buses. Its about a one mile return journey from the ferry.

Regarding U534, when it was where it is in the photo, The Historic Ships Museum, together with Rothsay Class Frigate HMS Plymouth, Oberon Class Submarine HMS Onyx and Minesweeper HMS Bronnington (Prince Charles was in command of this when he served in the RN).
U534 was open for the public to view inside, on a special guided tour, by timed ticket only. Everything inside was left as it was when salvaged. It was very interesting walking all through the various compartments, but everything was rusted over. When the HSM closed, due to site redevelopment, HMS Plymouth went to Plymouth Dockyard, HMS Onyx went to Barrow-in-Furness, where it was built (not sure where HMS Bronnington went) and U534 stayed on site for a year or two, until it was decided to move it to the new Nautical Museum. It had to be cut up into four sections, so it could be transported. It is now on display again but has been painted to prevent further detireation on the outside. It is the only German Submarine in the UK. Other UK Subs to visit, are HMS Oberon at Chatham Dockyard, HMS Onyx at Barrow and a number of various types at The Submarine Museum, Gosport which is well worth a visit. Pity they had to cut up U534, as it was more authentic when it was viewable in one piece, but I suppose it could have been scrapped if what happened to save it, hadn't taken place.

ninja turtle · 03-26-13, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

My sister lived in Elsmere Port for a while just off the Motorway near the Boat Museum

I know that area. I actually run down there along the canal. I live within walking distance near Cheshire Oaks, which you'll know

Incidentally I got married in the Holiday Inn

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Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

Whilst a Birkenhead, have a ride on one of the old trams if you can, they run from the Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Tram Depot where you can see quite a number of restored trams and buses. Its about a one mile return journey from the ferry.

I'll try and do that. Thanks for the tips.

And sorry guys if we seem to be hogging the forum exchanging visiting ideas. Nice to find someone who knows familiar places with a common interest.

RustySubmarine · 03-26-13, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja turtle

I know that area. I actually run down there along the canal. I live within walking distance near Cheshire Oaks, which you'll know

Incidentally I got married in the Holiday Inn

I'll try and do that. Thanks for the tips.

And sorry guys if we seem to be hogging the forum exchanging visiting ideas. Nice to find someone who knows familiar places with a common interest.

Yes I'll second that!

My name is Geoff by the way

ninja turtle · 03-26-13, 03:29 PM

Hi Geoff

I'll say hello to Ellesmere Port for you later this week

RustySubmarine · 03-26-13, 07:19 PM

Yes I know Cheshire Oaks, I used to deliver there when I was a truck driver. I thought you were from Colchester going by your Avatar details?

ninja turtle · 03-27-13, 03:48 AM

No I only live in Colchester because of work. I have a house in Ellesmere Port

03-26-13, 07:13 AM	#3
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	My sister lived in Elsmere Port for a while just off the Motorway near the Boat Museum. Sadly she passed away a few years ago with the dreaded (C) Whilst a Birkenhead, have a ride on one of the old trams if you can, they run from the Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Tram Depot where you can see quite a number of restored trams and buses. Its about a one mile return journey from the ferry. Regarding U534, when it was where it is in the photo, The Historic Ships Museum, together with Rothsay Class Frigate HMS Plymouth, Oberon Class Submarine HMS Onyx and Minesweeper HMS Bronnington (Prince Charles was in command of this when he served in the RN). U534 was open for the public to view inside, on a special guided tour, by timed ticket only. Everything inside was left as it was when salvaged. It was very interesting walking all through the various compartments, but everything was rusted over. When the HSM closed, due to site redevelopment, HMS Plymouth went to Plymouth Dockyard, HMS Onyx went to Barrow-in-Furness, where it was built (not sure where HMS Bronnington went) and U534 stayed on site for a year or two, until it was decided to move it to the new Nautical Museum. It had to be cut up into four sections, so it could be transported. It is now on display again but has been painted to prevent further detireation on the outside. It is the only German Submarine in the UK. Other UK Subs to visit, are HMS Oberon at Chatham Dockyard, HMS Onyx at Barrow and a number of various types at The Submarine Museum, Gosport which is well worth a visit. Pity they had to cut up U534, as it was more authentic when it was viewable in one piece, but I suppose it could have been scrapped if what happened to save it, hadn't taken place. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!! Last edited by RustySubmarine; 03-26-13 at 07:41 AM.

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RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Yes I know Cheshire Oaks, I used to deliver there when I was a truck driver. I thought you were from Colchester going by your Avatar details? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

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ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	Hi Geoff I'll say hello to Ellesmere Port for you later this week

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ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	No I only live in Colchester because of work. I have a house in Ellesmere Port